Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) for the treatment of depression
Medical Services Advisory Committee
Record ID 32015000580
English
Authors' recommendations:
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a focal brain stimulation treatment. Small electrical currents that pass through an electromagnetic coil held near the patient's scalp stimulate nerve cells in the region of the brain involved in mood regulation and depression (motor cortex). rTMS does not require an anaesthetic and there is no associated cognitive impairment or other serious side effects.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2014
URL for published report:
http://www.msac.gov.au/internet/msac/publishing.nsf/Content/1196-public
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Depression
Contact
Organisation Name:
Medical Services Advisory Committee
Contact Address:
MSAC (MDP 107), GPO Box 9848, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia. Tel: +61 2 6289 6811; Fax: +61 2 6289 8799.
Contact Name:
msac.secretariat@health.gov.au
Contact Email:
msac.secretariat@health.gov.au
Copyright:
Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC)
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